Manic Pixie Jumpscare

I, personally, always blame it on MPJ, but that’s just me! This week, the besties dive deep into the waters of Charli XCX’s 2017 mixtape, Pop 2. They discuss their personal histories with the mixtape, the history of its conception, and, of course, share their favorite tracks. Plus, Quinn teaches the youth of America, Becca goes out in Philadelphia, and both of them share their thoughts on Speak No...

Another day another dive for these deep sea cultural adventurers! But, wait… the water… it’s a beautiful hue. But the water wasn’t really blue. It was a bit purple but pale, and two besties knew they had to set sail. As our little poem indicates, Quinn and Becca come together this week to discuss Stan List entrant: Lilac/Lavender/Periwinkle! They discuss hair dyeing trends of the 2010s, the histor...

As I turned the page on a brand new episode of MPJ, I couldn’t help but wonder, “why is it that all the hottest girls read books?” This week, Quinn and Becca come together to discuss the joy of reading! They share how they learned to read, their school reading lists, and, of course, their favorite books. Plus, Quinn gets invited on a brand trip, Becca recaps her blockbusting birthday weekend, and...

As summer camps begin across the nation, Quinn and Becca observe a hallmark of summer camp culture: MURDER! That’s right! This week, the besties come together to pitch teen slasher movies for the other to star in. Will Quinn and Becca join the Final Girl Pantheon? Listen to find out! Plus, Becca watched Grown Ups, Quinn , and they’re telling *some* about their bestie trip to NYC! You can follow th...

This week, the besties come together to begin their second year on a chaotic note. With the New Moon looming, Quinn and Becca come together to manifest some dream guests for the pod’s future. Who made the illustrious list? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Plus, Becca dives deep into Scandoval, Quinn knows many things, and both of them are ready to try the Lady Gage Nurtec. You can follow th...

ONE YEAR AGO, HISTORY WAS CHANGED! Whether it was changed for the better or worsser, historians will debate for the rest of time. That’s right, jumpscares! It’s MPJ’s First Birthday, and the besties are celebrating in grand fashion. Listen as Quinn and Becca take you through their collectively-sourced Top Ten Moments of MPJ’s first year! Plus, Quinn struggles to keep up with the demands of his own...

This week, Becca and Quinn are out of office on MPJ First Anniversary Special-related business. But don’t worry! They’ve called in guest hosts Ben and Carla to hold down the fort in their absence. Listen in as acquaintances Ben and Carla catch up on what’s been going on with them. Carla experiences troubles with her magical family, Ben fields questions about his relationship status, and both of th...

The seasons, they are a-chagin’! And y’all good, God-fearing Christians know what that means… Join Becca and Quinn as they come together to maximize their joint paragonic slay and deliver to you, the listener, what they see coming in for the summer and, even more pressingly, the things they know are going out. Plus, Quinn accepts Becca’s diagnosis, Becca seeks new and exciting career opportunities...

WOAH, what’re you doing?! You’re showing me some… red flags. Which is, coincidentally, exactly what this episode finds the besties discussing. Becca and Quinn parse the difference between an ick and a red flag, and, of course, share some of their personal red flags. Plus, Becca is a proctor (no Goody), Quinn starts his new job, and both of them are celebrating feminine rage! You can follow the sho...

Take a look inside an MPJ production meeting as the besties convene to pitch episode topics to… each other! Becca and Quinn are not only coming to the table with ideas, but they are also creating a postmodern metanarrative in which they make content by talking about what content they could make. Plus, Quinn has TWO jobs, Becca has been thinking, and both of them are empathizing with suburbanites....

The first Monday in May has come and gone… AKA thee most iconic Monday of the year… the only Monday upon which you are impervious from a case of the Mondays. That’s right: it’s THE MET GALA! This week, the besties come together to discuss the history of the Met Gala, explore the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, and, of course, critique the lewks. Plus, Quinn launched a newsletter, Becca continues to work...

Omg… heyyyyy you! I didn’t see you there *blushes*. I just think it would be really cool if you listened to this week’s episode, wherein Becca and Quinn are talking about crushes. NOT because I have a crush on you or anything… omg that would be so weird and crazy and awful. But, I did hear that they talk about what they define as a crush, their first crush, and even divulge some details from their...

Oh that’s not the pair of fools on your tarot card, that’s Becca and Quinn! This week, the besties get a tarot card reading from Acacia. What do the cards have in store for your favorite podcast hosts? You’ll simply have to listen to find out! Plus, Becca and Quinn tell all about a weekend they spent… TOGETHER (“don’t act shocked”) in Philadelphia! They tell all about seeing Caroline Polachek in c...

This week, Becca and Quinn journey into the woods to grandmother’s house. On their promenade, they come across Acacia, a self-identifying witch. They, of course, mine this chance encounter for content. The besties ask Acacia about how she got into witchcraft, the ways in which she practices her craft, and . Plus, the besties are obsessing over employment, Acacia makes everyone jealous with talks o...

This week, the besties are getting creative and talking about… well, creativity! They talk about their history with creativity, give you a sneak peak inside their respective creative processes, and share some of the various things that inspire them. Plus, Quinn returns to Pittsburgh, Becca continues to poison the minds of the youth, and both of them are excited for Barbie (2023). And finally, the...

As a wise person once said, “I don’t want to get up here and bash her or nothing, but she needs a lot of psychological evaluation.” And in that spirit, this week, Quinn and Becca are taking personality tests! Listen in as they share their results, how much they identify with said results, and which fictional characters share their personality types. Plus, Quinn struggles with words (and everything...

WATCH OUT! Whew… that monkey almost stole your hat. Which is actually narratively appropriate because, this week, Becca and Quinn are discussing animals! Listen in as the besties talk about their many pets, share their experiences with exotic animals, and realize in real time how abusive humans can be. Plus, Quinn went to Mexico, Becca fools the minds of tomorrow, and both of them are lamenting ab...

This week, Becca and Quinn make an emergency trip back to the water. For this dive, though… THEY HAVE WIGS. Well, they’re talking about them while they conduct their very important research. The besties explore the histories of wigs, what they think makes a good wig, and, of course, the times in which they’ve been called to wear wigs. Plus, Quinn discusses discovering wigs in… Ohio… at a young age...

This week, Becca and Quinn gather for a seasonal tradition: the In and Out List. That’s right! Listen in as your favorite pair of besties tell you what’s hot and what’s not this coming spring. And, when it comes to this season’s Outs… let’s just say, for perhaps the first time ever, the besties are not in perfect accord. Plus, Becca discusses the classics, Quinn identifies narrative differences tw...

This week, Becca and Quinn emerge from the ocean and, despite spending the past several weeks together on a deep ocean expedition, it’s time for a bestie catch-up! Quinn discusses their Asian excursion, including the illness and injury that took place, takes a staunch political position, and, of course, competing in a bar competition. In addition, Becca talks baby fever, tells all about her trip t...

This week, Quinn and Becca near the end *hint, hint* of their prolonged deep sea expedition as they swim around the Great Barrier Reef and discuss Australia! The besties discuss the history of Australia, the biodiversity of the continent, and they scout potential MPJ Live: Australia locations. Plus, Quinn talks about their love of kangaroos, Becca reminisces about watching H20, and both of them ar...

This week, Quinn and Becca have been under the sea for some time now, and so it’s time to move! That’s why they’re discussing Stan List entrant The (Vocal) Viewpoints! The besties explain the origins of the Viewpoints, the different kinds of Viewpoints, and difference between physical and vocal viewpoints. Plus, Quinn talks playing a dog on stage, Becca discusses her growing relationship with the...

This week, Becca and Quinn continue their deep sea expedition by diving deep into all things 2000s pop music! They discuss the difference between “pop” music and “popular” music, the different trends in 2000s pop music, and, of course, their favorite 2000s pop artists. Plus, Quinn talks about his father for once, Becca’s mom met Barbara Walt—oh wait, she actually met Joan Rivers, and both of them...

Anxiously awaiting the release of Endless Summer Vacation, Becca and Quinn are putting on their wetsuits and diving deep into Miley Cyrus’ 2020 opus Plastic Hearts. They discuss how scary winter 2020 was, they mourn the three project SHE IS MILEY CYRUS LP that never came, and, of course, delve into their favorite tracks from the album. Plus, Quinn does accent work, Becca tells all about her high s...

This week, Becca and Quinn dive into everything spooky, ooky, kooky, and creepy as they discuss the paranormal! They discuss the extent of their belief in the paranormal, possible origins of paranormality, and, of course, their experiences with the paranormal. Plus, Becca is getting a love reading, Quinn went to Florida, and, most importantly, the besties were reunited physically! You can follow t...